Empowering Behavioral Supports for Lakewood Families

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Behavioral Supports

Behavioral Supports: Counseling, behavioral interventions, and/or diagnostic evaluations/consultations to help an individual manage their behaviors and learn to interact with others.


We have licensed BCBAs on staff who will work with your loved one to create a support plan that we will train our DSPs on to provide the best care possible.


Our team is dedicated to implementing evidence-based strategies tailored to each individual's unique needs. We continuously monitor progress and adjust support plans to ensure the best outcomes for your loved one.

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Unlocking Potential Through Innovative Behavioral Supports Solutions

Unlock a brighter future with our personalized behavioral supports tailored to meet your unique needs. At Autism Family Supports, we recognize that every individual deserves the tools to thrive, and our dedicated team is here to provide compassionate guidance. Our behavioral supports empower families in the Lakewood area, fostering a nurturing environment where growth and understanding flourish. With a focus on evidence-based strategies, we help navigate challenges while celebrating successes. Let us partner with you on this journey—discover the difference our behavioral supports can make today!

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THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE

At Autism Community Services (ACS), we provide behavior supports, individual supports, community based supports, community inclusion services and supported employment services to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities throughout the state of New Jersey. 


Our committed team includes an agency BCBA, behaviorists, job coaches and case managers, all with considerable experience supporting adults with I/DD.


Our support services are provided 24/7 year-round by our trained and experienced direct support staff providing the best possible care.


We are deeply committed to providing developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals with tools that nurture growth, development, and opportunities that foster meaning and happiness in their lives.


Autism Community Services is ready to help you with:

  • Highly trained staff
  • On call 24/7
  • Scheduling that is fast and flexible
  • Regular quality assurance and ongoing training
  • Thorough care management and family support


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OUR MISSION AT ACS


Autism Community Services is a community of progressive and compassionate professionals dedicated to supporting individuals and family members with developmental disabilities. Professionals at Autism Community Services understand the importance of collaborating with each individual while trying to assist them in reaching their goals and dreams. 

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Identify Patterns That Inform Better Care
Behavioral concerns can become easier to address when teams have reliable information about triggers, frequency, and outcomes. Functional behavior assessment services, individualized behavior intervention plans, and applied behavior analysis support use ongoing observation to guide decisions and adjust strategies as needs change.
Behavioral supports specialist providing functional behavior assessment services and individualized behavior intervention planning for positive outcomes
Positive behavior support services and adaptive behavior training helping individuals build independence and daily coping skills
Build Skills for Everyday Success
Lakewood caregivers can support greater independence through adaptive behavior training, positive behavior support services, and behavior therapy for developmental disabilities woven into familiar activities. Individuals gain opportunities to practice safer and more effective responses in the situations where those skills are actually needed.
Create a Plan for Escalation
Safety planning helps caregivers respond purposefully instead of improvising during a difficult event. Crisis prevention and intervention support, de escalation strategy support, caregiver behavioral support training, and behavior management for adults with disabilities provide techniques for recognizing warning signs and reducing risk while preserving dignity.
Caregiver behavioral support training and crisis prevention strategies for managing challenging behaviors safely and consistently

Specialized Services for those with intelLectual/development disabilities

At ACS we are dedicated to providing clients with individual choice and community inclusion through individualized planning. We not only specialize in providing supportive care to people with autism—we have extensive expertise in working with adults 21 years and older with all developmental disabilities. Contact us today to learn more.

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Specialized Services for those with intelLectual/

development disabilities

At ACS we are dedicated to providing clients with individual choice and community inclusion through individualized planning. We not only specialize in providing supportive care to people with autism—we have extensive expertise in working with adults 21 years and older with all developmental disabilities. Contact us today to learn more.

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Why is Autism Community Services so Popular?

Imagine a community where every individual thrives with the right guidance. In Lakewood, NJ, our approach to behavioral supports transforms lives through tailored strategies that meet unique needs. Our mission is rooted in the belief that effective behavioral supports can empower both individuals and families. By focusing on each person's strengths, we develop personalized plans that not only address challenges but also enhance daily living skills. With our comprehensive range of behavioral supports, we equip families with the tools they need for success, ensuring that no one navigates this journey alone. Join us as we create a supportive environment where behavioral supports make a substantial impact on lives. For more information, visit behavioral supports in Lakewood, NJ.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our services? We're here to help.

  • What services do you provide?

    We provide a range of services to individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as support for their families. Our goals are to hire and train quality direct support professionals who are looking for careers in the field, and care for each of our clients as though they were members of our own family. We strive to ensure that our employees provide services to clients that foster independence, dignity, and individuality.

  • What are Individual Supports?

    Individual support is one on one direct support for an adult with IDD that promotes increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community. This service can be provided with or without family or guardian present and in or out of the client’s residence.


    Individual supports can include community-based activities and assistance and support with activities of daily living.

  • What are Community Based Supports?

    One-to-one direct support that promotes increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community. Includes community-based activities primarily to foster increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community.


    Here are some examples of Community Based Supports that ACS provides:

    • Support on a job site to assist in basic self-care, social skills, and activities of daily living.
    • Support from staff to enable an individual to visit a museum or movie theatre, attend an event, take a class, etc.
    • Support from staff to assist an individual participating in activities such as: assistance in completing activities of daily living, ordering off a menu, purchasing items, learning basic cooking, laundry skills, etiquette, travel training, accessing activities in the community, etc.
    • One-on-one tutoring

  • What is Supported Employment?

    Supported Employment – Individual: Assists an individual to get and/or keep a job in the general workforce at or above minimum wage.


    Supported Employment – Small Group: Training activities in business, industry, and community settings for a group of 2-8 individuals.

  • What are Behavioral Supports?

    Behavioral Supports: Counseling, behavioral interventions, and/or diagnostic evaluations/consultations to help an individual manage their behaviors and learn to interact with others. We have a licensed BCBA on staff.

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Contact Information:


Phone:

732-522-9393

Email:

contact@autismcommunityservices.com

Address:

505 Thornall St, STE 306

Edison, NJ 08837

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